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Rwanda is aiming to make imports of secondhand clothing a thing of the past, as part of an effort to boost opportunities for homegrown businesses. In 2019 it plans for a total ban on imports of used clothing, having already progressively raised import tariffs on such goods.
Rwandan government and development leaders say that the move away from importing used clothes – variously called ‘chagua’, ‘mitumba’ or ‘salaula’ in African countries – will restore pride and dignity to Rwandans used to sifting through piles of secondhand garments imported from Western countries, particularly the United States.
Rwandan domestic opinion on the import restrictions is mixed. Proponents say removing used clothing from domestic markets helps clear the way to start building a vibrant and self-sufficient manufacturing base. But critics are concerned that used clothing traders have seen their businesses crumble and that the import ban has instead cleared the way for a flood of cheap new clothing from places such as China and Turkey.
We’ll take a look at Rwanda’s efforts to kickstart its homegrown businesses and the hopes and concerns of people in trade and industry.
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